Awesome 1968 Camaro SS396. Freshly built MQ-code L78 396/375
horsepower with 4-speed. Beautiful and unusual Sequoia Green paint.
Detailed undercarriage, new interior. Nicely documented. A cool big
block Camaro with a lot of power behind it.Yes, we know it looks
gray. We don't know why Chevy decided to call this mostly gray
color 'Sequoia Green.' The car is not really green, but Sequoia
Green is a charcoal gray with just a hint of green in it. That's
what's on this car. Look it up on Google. Gray with a hint of
green. It is not a green car, the photos are not black-and-white
photos of a green car, it's charcoal gray with just a light bit of
green in the sunlight. Hope this clears up any misunderstandings
about the color.Some of our favorite cars are those that combine a
subtle look with big firepower under the hood, and this pretty 1968
Chevrolet Camaro SS396 is no exception. In photos, the paint looks
charcoal gray, but there's definitely a hint of green to it?hence
the name 'Sequoia Green.' It's unusual but correct as code V is
this car's original color. Underneath, there's some very straight
bodywork that shows rather well, and as an early production '68, it
has the nose stripe that blends into the side spear for a unique
look that'll definitely stand out. Panel gaps are quite good all
around and we're happy to see that the car wears an original-style
hood with the simulated chrome velocity stacks?still one of the
cooler designs of the era. We believe the quarters have been
replaced but the work was expertly done and the car fits together
beautifully with no signs of hack work or amateur patching. Correct
badges were fitted wherever they were needed, and we love the
industrial look of a Camaro without the ubiquitous ducktail
spoiler. This one just looks mean and purposeful. And as a bonus,
all the lighting is LED?nice!Inside, most of the interior
furnishings are new, including the seat covers, carpets, and door
panels. There's a woodgrained steering wheel that warms up the
otherwise all-black driver's compartment, and enthusiasts will be
pleased to see options like a tilt steering column, a factory
tick-tock-tach, and auxiliary gauges down on the center console.
There's also a Hurst shifter with cue ball knob for the Muncie
4-speed underneath, and it racks through the gears like a
bolt-action rifle. There's also a fresh A/C and heater system from
Vintage Air that uses R134a refrigerant for easy maintenance in the
future (note that the original heater components are included).
There's also a digital AM/FM stereo with speakers in the custom
kick panels that provide a neatly integrated look. The car is
equipped with unusual factory shoulder belts, which were a rare
option in 1968, and it appears that most of the weather seals were
replaced during the build so it seals up well. In back there's a
super clean trunk with correct spatter paint and a new mat to make
it look tidy.The engine is a correct MQ-coded 396 cubic inch V8,
and the MQ suffix code decodes to a 1968 L78 with 375 horsepower
and a 4-speed manual transmission. With a fresh rebuild by the
experts at Mongoose Motorsports (receipts accompany the car), it
probably grunts out at least that much today. A few modifications
help, including an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold, a set of
beautiful long-tube headers, and a big 4-barrel carburetor on top.
It wears correct Chevy Orange paint and proper 375 horsepower
decals so it looks the part of a Camaro powerplant. Other upgrades
include a dual power master cylinder for the front disc brakes, a
large aluminum radiator, a polished A/C compressor, and a new
alternator. Underneath, it's quite clean with super solid floors,
subframe connectors, and all-new lines for fuel and brakes. The
Muncie 4-speed feeds a 12-bolt rear end with what we believe are
3.42 gears inside, which are a nice combination of acceleration and
easy cruising on the highway. You'll also find new shocks, a fresh
gas tank out back, and a rumbling dual exhaust system with
stainless Magnaflow mufflers. And it gets just the right industrial
look from 15-inch steel wheels painted body color and outfitted
with dog dish hubcaps and 225/70/15 BFGoodrich T/A
radials.Documentation includes extensive receipts for the recent
work, including the engine rebuild, as well as photos and details
from previous owners.We haven't seen many early Camaros that
combine great looks, lots of comfort and convenience features, and
a bulletproof big block powertrain. The awesome color combination
is insanely appealing and it more than lives up to the billing with
the built 396 under the hood. A Camaro that's a whole lot of fun to
drive and show, ready to rock. Call today!Harwood Motors always
recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any
vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
Vehicle Details
1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Listing ID:CC-1966681
Price:$59,900
Location:Cleveland, Ohio
Year:1968
Make:Chevrolet
Model:Camaro
Exterior Color:Sequoia Green
Interior Color:Black vinyl
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:25452
Stock Number:121113
VIN:124378N389715
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